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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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